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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 39.67 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 39.67 and 16.46 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 39.67 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/39.67 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 39.67 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.10/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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